Founded by Richard SASA, a Congolese‑American HR professional who has lived the immigrant experience and spent over a decade designing and managing workforce programs for U.S. companies, LiftUp brings both personal empathy and a proven track record in people mindset development, diversity and refugee integration. This blend of authenticity and technical skill is rare among nonprofits.

Beyond humanitarian outreach, Richard SASA through LiftUp’s leadership will continue to provide impactable services and support to U.S. employers, immigrants and refugees such as resettling and integrating refugee families, and supporting companies to build inclusive, welcoming cultures. This performance history reassures funders that resources will translate into tangible outcomes.

The foundation’s core values: unconditional respect, faith, love, perseverance, health and well‑being, ensure that every program is designed to uplift the whole person. Donors appreciate that LiftUp integrates spiritual support with practical solutions like education, agriculture and healthcare.

As a newly established but professionally led organization, LiftUp Foundation & Ministry commits to clear reporting, ethical stewardship of funds and collaboration with stakeholders. Donors can expect regular updates, data-driven evaluation and adherence to international best practices.

LiftUp operates at the intersection of two continents. Its programs in the DRC address poverty, malnutrition and chronic diseases in youth, while its work in the U.S  supports newcomers and refugees. This dual focus creates a unique bridge for knowledge transfer, resource sharing and market access that most single‑country organizations can’t offer.